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Shelby unveils 2011 GT350 Mustang at Barrett-Jackson

wickedstangs

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<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/" rel="tag">Aftermarket</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/auction-action/" rel="tag">Auctions</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/ford/" rel="tag">Ford</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-shelby-gt350/"><img hspace="0" vspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/leadshelbygt3502011.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>2011 Shelby GT350 - Click above for a high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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Coinciding with the 45th anniversary of the original 1965 Shelby GT350, Shelby American unveiled an all new GT350 Mustang at the opening night gala of the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ. Presented in concept form, the new GT350 features a supercharged version of the brand new 5.0-liter V8 engine in the 2011 Mustang as well as performance upgrades from Ford Racing, Borla, Cragar, Baer and more. <br />
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Unlike the GT500, the GT350 will be a post-title upgrade available from Shelby. Customers can have their 2011 Mustangs shipped directly to Shelby's Las Vegas facility to be converted or they can deliver the car themselves. Once in the hands of Shelby, each Mustang is fitted with a Ford Racing supercharger good for approximately 500 horsepower, a Ford Racing suspension system, Baer brakes front and rear, Borla exhaust system, Cragar wheels, and more. For the exterior, Shelby fits a new front fascia, front splitter, functional hood scoop tail light trim, rear deck lid filler panel and a rear fascia with center exhaust exit. White with Guardsman Blue racing stripes will be the only available color combination, which isn't such a bad thing. <br />
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Of course, all of that comes at a price. Shelby lists the GT350's MSRP at $33,995, which doesn't sound that bad until you realize it doesn't include the base car. With the 2011 Mustang GT coming in at <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/18/2011-ford-mustang-pricing-to-start-from-22-995/">just over $30,000</a>, the total price of the GT350 will actually exceed that of the GT500. Does something similar to the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/13/officially-official-2008-ford-shelby-gt/">Shelby GT</a> built the last few years make more sense? Perhaps, but we're sure Shelby will find quite a few buyers anyway. You can read all of the details in Shelby's press release after the jump, and check out the new GT350 for yourself in the high-res gallery below.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-shelby-gt350/low/">2011 Shelby GT350</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-shelby-gt350/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/01shelbygt3502011_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-shelby-gt350/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/02shelbygt3502011_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-shelby-gt350/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/03shelbygt3502011_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-shelby-gt350/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/04shelbygt3502011_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-shelby-gt350/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/05shelbygt3502011_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
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Fighting Sailor

San Angelo TX
Just watched the live feed from Barrett Jackson on Team Shelby. That was history being made 10 minutes ago folks! That car is too sweet! estimated 550 HP with the whipple on the new 5.0... Also might I dare to add... Its a ROAD CAR!!!:rock:
 

Gibs

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Yep a road car just like its history! I like it alot, but I think that rear lower fascia could have been better.... I still like the look of the Shelby GT..... but the power, handling, and setup of this one will be bad ass!

there are supposed to be 500 for 2011 model year and 2200 total depending on demand.

I would totally rock one of these.... It is gonna eat some cars up on the road courses with that 500+ HP.

Well done Shelby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Gib
 

Fighting Sailor

San Angelo TX
Way to pricey, may as well get a GT-500. It looks good but not for the price.

Why ya want to get an SVT GT 500 when you can have a Genuine Shelby GT350?? The HorsePower numbers are higher, power to wieght ratio better, suspension lightyears ahead, Plus Caroll Shelby is going to personally test drive and sign every car... Seems like a no brainer to me...
 
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